I really want to build a race bike so i'm going to sell my Dyno f&f.Where do you get boxes to ship when you sell,any special packaging tips?

Fwiw,i still will have my GTP so the freestyle will still be here.

I`m lucking with packaging stuff. Where I work we get shipping companies in all day. Every 30-60 minutes. I get the soft material that comes in shipping boxes, it`s like a blanket. Then I take masking tape and tape it up so the material doesn`t come off inside the box. Go to the local bike shop and get a box and a bunch of newspapers. Get with TNJ`sDAD, he`ll take that Dyno off your hands.

DSL is cheap for shipping big boxes. Boxes can be found in the dumpster behind bike shops. Bubble wrap is good and found behind furniture stores,etc.

Ask at bikes shops. They'll useually give you them for free. To ship a complete bike use a bmx size box. The following is very important:

DO NOT USE A MTB OR ADULT BIKE SIZED BOX.

Shipping charges will double over that of a bmx box if you use USPS, UPS or FedEX. I've found that FedEX is the cheapest and they are fast. I've paid between $26 and $38 to ship a complete... depending on distance. I made the mistake of packing a bike in an MTB box and UPS wanted $80... after repacking in a bmx box, FedEX charged $34 for the same bike.

Rl Paulie is correct. There is a minimum size requirement. Exceed it and watch out.

My tip is...to protect the dropouts.

I wrap the dropouts in 2 layers of cardboard and secure it with tape. By far the number one location where damage can occur during shipping. And it only takes a few minutes to do this, and well worth it. I do it to the forks as well.

[ July 17, 2006, 09:11 PM: Message edited by: Axman ]

I typically even cut the bmx boxes down so that its only as high as the seat tube...best rule of thumb is to only use as much box as you need. This keeps the cost down and you don't have to put as much filler material in. Makes sure the dropouts can't poke though and either remove wheels axles or ensure they won't poke through the box or rub against the frame.

i work at a auto parts distributor....average size radiator boxes work great for frame / fork sets.

keep the box as small as possible, but still have enough to have packaging material in there for protection.

use plenty of shipping tape to keep the box closed.

Guitar boxes are also good for frame-n-fork sets. Music stores will gladly give them away.

Through out all the years i've been shipping back and forth between the USA and Europe, i believe i can now say from experience that i've seen them all when it comes to variety of packing methods.

Usually it's better to be slightly over protective than not using enough packing/protecting material. Axman is right, use extra protection for any drop outs, wrap some cardboard around them and secure with packing tape, that's one method out of many.
If there's a lot of separate small parts, put them in a plastic bag, wrap around it with packing tape and tape the bag on to the frame or forks etc. The point is, do not leave any small or even meduim parts floating around the box, not even in their own little bags. They will be lost if the box breaks on transit.

I've had so many poorly packed parts sent in a huge exaggerated boxes that it's ridiculous. Try being creative yet practical with using of packing materials and methods, yes it may take some extra effort and few minutes longer but the receiver will be happier. Choose the RIGHT SIZE box for the stuff you're sending.
It is kinda hilarious to get, say, a set of brake pads inside a box that's big enough for a BMX helmet etc. I've seen that happen a few times too.

Yep....don't beleive the girls....size does matter

Thanks for the help guys,and Hudson is right on track,i always cut down my other boxes to just what i need so the contents stay nice and tight.

Sounds like your only doing a F/F but taking the axels out of the wheelset also keeps them from getting bent and from sticking out of the sides. Mark them so the buyer knows what wheel they came from and wrap them up and attach to the frame like above.

[ July 18, 2006, 11:22 AM: Message edited by: 87PC ]

If you just stop by your LBS they usually have the boxes, and the little plastic pieces to put in the forks and also in the rear dropouts.

I also save all the bubble wrap I ever get to use for packaging.

I ordered a set of wheels off ebay, the guy threw them in a box with tons of peanuts. So of course the black spokes were all scratched up when I got them. (bonehead).

Good thing I had a sharpie...

Proper packaging is so important.

Take your time, and throw in extra's.

i cant believe nobody posted this pic yet...now this how to ship a bike

I ALWAYS cut down the box...in fact I have a system now.

I place the frame (with rear wheel attached) inside the box and turn the forks around 180 degrees- bars and stem have been removed.

I zip tie the front wheel and bars, etc. to the frame (with cardboard in between to prevent scratching, etc.).

Then, I use a razor knife to cut the front of the box off completely, about an inch or 2 in front of the forks. I slide the "open end" of the big part inside the piece I cut off and reattach with a ton of packaging tape.

Next, I cut down the height to just above the seat mast. Sometimes I use "fun-noodles" (those water things your kids sit on) to place around specific tubes and on top of the seat mast and stem to keep it from getting crushed on top.

I also use a couple of bags inside each other for other parts and tape that whole thing up and to the frame. I use cardboard patches taped inside the box where an axle might rub through.

Works like a charm.

I'll try to shoot some pix as I have to package a CW for Manyaxes this week. Sorry Ray, I'm slow this time-LOL.

J

Spicoli


i was looking for that pic damm you got it posted first

yeah i see that has got to be the funniest way to ship